Start your question with What, Why, How, When, etc. and end with a "?"

Be clear and specific

Use proper spelling and grammar

Having problems with your Vacuums ?

Poor suction I have weak suction at all ports and no suction at the canister. It is a Nutone model CV-350. This unit came with the purchase of our home, so we don't know much about it. thank you for your help.

Answers :

Either you have clogged filters, or the motor is weak, you could check the carbon brushes, otherwise replace the motor.

Tips for a great answer:

- Provide details, support with references or personal experience .
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box .
- It's 100% free, no registration required.

Suggested Questions/Answers :

Poor suction I have weak suction at all ports and no suction at the canister. It is a Nutone model CV-350. This unit came with the purchase of our home, so we don't know much about it. thank you for your help.

Either you have clogged filters, or the motor is weak, you could check the carbon brushes, otherwise replace the motor. ...
Vacuums

Belt type Ok, thank you for the help! I did have the top off, but did not know the taking the motor loose trick, thank you for that! Now I have a couple of more questions, and thank you so much for all of the help! I got a belt from sears, & the sales guy sold me an off brand belt. It looks just like the belt that broke, although do you have to force the motor back down into place? I think it may be the wrong belt? I have looked on the Hoover website & they do not even have parts listed fo

As a new owner to a previously owned home there is a craftsman keypad on the outside of the garage of which we do not know the access code. the home has been through several owners and the folks we purchased the house from did not know the password in order to pass it on to us. we would like to use the keypad but don't know how to change it. can you help? the mode # is 139.53684, thanks for any assistance you may be able to give. PS: there was also another model # on the keypad it is 139.1

I got a vacumn from a friend who ungraded and though i used at her home when i got it home it would not turn on when plugged in and i check everything and no use. my friend lost her manual. im in my 60's and on a disability fixed income so cant afford to take to repair but got lots of men at church who would help if they know how to trouble shoot it. and would really appreciate any help. thank you , ann

Hello.
first id like to thank you very much for helping me.
There is no problem really. Id just like to know if i can use other soap or product to clean the rug besides the kirby evaporated dry foam.. Also how could i **** up as much water as i can?

I would only use the brand intended to be used in this machine. Home Solutions Turbo Shampoo by Aerus Electrolux. This machine doesn't **** up water, and if used according to the directions, there really shouldn't be much water on the carpet. ...
Electrolux Floor Pro Vacuum

Hi. I have a Kirby from back in the early 90s (model G3D). Never had major issues with it. Can't remember the last time I had maintenance/tune up done. It's just sounding different when I run it the last few times...almost like it's louder and kind of echo-ey. Still suctioning well, but something's not right and I don't want to run it until I know if anything's up. Any suggestions? I'd like to try and figure this one out on my own with your help. Thanks in advance for your help. Marci

Check the belt. this is a strong vaccume and even without the belt it will still have a decent amount of suction. If the belt is not tight or intact it can let the motor turn faster which will sound louder. other than that check all the hoses for hol ...
Kirby Ultimate G Bagged Upright Vacuum

I just purchased the hoover steam vac model F5853-900 from a garage sale and everything seems to be working well except i dont see any steam coming out from anywhere and the water in the vacuum stays cold. is there supposed to actually be a steamer inside this vacuum? if so, is there a button i need to turn on for the steamer to work? thank you so much for the help!

I know this sounds like a dumb problem to have for a vacuum but our 6 year old dyson has so much suction you can't move it across the floor. It only recently started doing this and I haven't done anything to it such as clean the filters in over 6 months. Any help would be appreciated

Oreck vaccum when i put a new belt on, the belt rubs the side of the wall of the vacuum gets real hot and busts. is there any type of washer fitting that goes on the vacuum to hold the belt in place? i dont know i need help thank you. you can reach me at [email protected]

The belt must not be running true to the pulley. You may need a brush roll, but also check the motor to make sure it isn't moving inward after the belt is put on. ...
Oreck XL Ultra Bagged Upright Vacuum

I am a professional maid and one of my clients just had her Hoover Elite Vacuum belt break. I bought the belts ... but cannot find a manual online and do not know what the model number is. I am scheduled to be in her home in exactly one hour! HELP! HOW DO I CHANGE THE BELT -WHEN I CANNOT FIND A MANUAL? Many Thanks! Lynn

This is no problem! You will need a flat blade screwdriver and about 10 minutes! \015\012 \015\012*Always use genuine hoover parts for repairs, discount store belts can be as much as \015\0121" longer than OEM parts ...
Hoover Elite U5061-900 Bagged Upright Vacuum

I have a Miele Vacuum cleaner MedicAir 5000 Plus. Recently the Dust Bag Indicator bar is full during normal cleaning and consequently the suction power is much less.
I replaced the dust bag, engine pre-filter and Hepa filter but no change. When i remove the hose, the Indicator is normal, but when i attach the hose, wand, head, the indicator is full. I checked the hose, wand, head but can't see any blockage and when i blow with my mouth it seems fine.
Can anybody help?
thanks!

Suction problem I have a Hoover Widepath Fold Away, 12 amp motor vacuum cleaner and the problem I am having is every time I vacuum, the vacuum gets clogged up with carpet. I am probably only able to do one stroke then it gets clogged and I have to stop and unclog it or it spits it out on the carpet. This is very frustrating and I don't get much vacuuming done. Please can you help me. Thank you. Gwen email is [email protected]

Dont have very much suction

This is the manual on line\015\012\015\012http://www.dirtdevil.com/CustomerService/Manuals/DirtDevilManual.aspx?ManID=325fa4dd-0a38-48aa-b0b0-516143a0875a ...
Vacuums

I just got this euro pro shark steam mop. I dont have a manual for it so i dont know much about it. I put water in it and it heats up but when you start to use it. It makes a gurgling kind of sound and steam comes out, but not very much i dont think and on the floor you can't hardly tell where you went over the floor at cuz it's not very wet at all. So is it suppose to make a gurgling sound and should'nt the floor be alittle wetter?

Low suction Replacing filters....need help replacing the belt - anyone know how? But before doing these things, have had a problem with suction....I'll let you know if the problem clears up.

Hi, You can take care of both things at once. Here's how:\015\012Unplug and flip your vacuum over, beater bar side up. Remove the cover base plate that surrounds your beater bar. It's held on with either clips or screws, and usually "hinges ...
Eureka 2961AVZ Bagless Upright Vacuum

Sponge filter I have a kirby sponge filter for my Sentria shampoo system and dont know where it goes. It stop working and making foam. Kirby sent me the sponge filter saying this is what i need and i would know where it goes. I dont nor kind I figure it out. please help!!!!!!!

On the end of the shampoo tank where it attaches to back of motor where the bag is normally attached ...
Vacuums

Suction Cover The suction cover of my Eureka Deep Steam 2575A is broken - the tabs snapped off of the cover so I am unable to screw the suction cover back on. I need to purchase a new suction cover but can't find one anywhere. Anyone know what I can do? thanks

The exact same thing happened to me. i just called and ordered it from eureka. the number is 1-800-282-2886. the cover cost 13.07 and the s ...
Eureka 2576A Steam Vacuum

Suction button Although my Hoover Spin scrub is working perfecting dispensing the solution, when I go to suck up the solution from the carpet--I am having problems with the RED suction button that keeps popping up. I have to stop the cleaner and lift up the dirty water container to break the suction. Ive tried cleaning the netting that is encased around it, but still no luck.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

My eureka optima upright bagless vaccum has VERY low suction using the floor part. the hose has excellent suction. i removed the little translucent door underneath and there were no blockages, i cleaned the brushroll thoroughly and that hasnt helped either. i know this probably isnt recommended but i turned it on to the floor setting with the brushroll off and stuck my fingers up the intake as far as i could, the suction was good further up but it just seems to stop down at the base. because i s

I will try and help here. Is the sole plate on the bottom of the vacuum complety on and there are no visible cracks along the seam where it meets the body? This is the usual cause for this. Onc you take of the plate to access the roller and brushes, ...
Eureka 431A Optima Bagless Upright Vacuum

My Sc-505 hello, can you please help me? i got the Sc-505 from my sister (already used) and she did not give me the user manual. i need help at least with the basics, do you think youcan help me? thank you very much.

No suction Hello - any help with this would be much appreciated!
I just changed the bag and filters. The machine runs, seems normal, but there is no suction. There is no blockage of the hose, as indicated by the fact that that little viewer window above where the hose connects to the unit is not showing the red portion that it shows when there is something blocking the hose (god, this is hard to describe!).
If I disconnect the hose and put my hand over the hole, I feel some suction. But

Well, it actually sounds like there is a blockage. Try removing your hose and dropping something through it, like a quqrter. If it comes through, no clog. If it is clogged, I believe that machine has a blower on the upper part of the cleaner (mayb ...
Miele S514 Solaris Electro Plus Vacuum

No Suction I have a dc18 dyson and it had lost suction from the main hoover and the hose part. If you remove the dust collection part there is suction from the hole behind that part. I have cleaned all part to this hoover but the problem is still there. Any help would be apprieciated. Thanks

Either of my bissell porheat turbo 2x or my bissell pro heat don't have suction i would like to try and trouble shoot if i could due to the fact i am having difficulty finding a small machine repair center in my area could you possible help me or send a link which could help me find solution these machines are not more then a year and a half old if that thanks for your time and help warmest regards rebekah majors

No suction i have been using mine for like a year or so. today i went to use it and then no suction. the water comes out but it wont **** it up. I haven't had any problems till now. I cleaned the little red filter but still nothing. I dont wanna take it apart with out knowing what im looking for.

I had exactly the same problem with my five-year old my Bissell 7920, and it's probably a broken pump belt. See page 19 of your instruction manual for how to replace. The Bissel ProHeat belt accessory pack costs $3.99 and you get a pump b ...
Bissell 7920 ProHeat Pro-Tech Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum

Suction perfect when in upright position, but when tilted to actually clean there is total loss of suction - cannot see blockage anywhere. Thanks for your help.

If you are confident there are no blockages, look underneath, where the brush is, and you will see a short length of reinforced clear plastic hose. This often develops a split which results in loss of suction. You can pull the hose off at the motor e ...
Dyson DC07 Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Start your question with What, Why, How, When, etc. and end with a "?"